Big Hill Postcode
Victoria
Income, rent and SEIFA figures are from the ABS 2021 Census and are reported in 2021 dollars, not adjusted for subsequent inflation.
How Big Hill Compares
Big Hill vs the VIC average and the national average (2021 Census, population-weighted).
| Metric | Big Hill | VIC avg | AU avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Household income/wk | $1,875 ≈VIC | $1,817 | $1,836 |
| Rent/wk | $275 -VIC | $375 | $390 |
| Median age | 56 | 46.0 | 45.0 |
| SEIFA decile | 9/10 +VIC | 6.0/10 | 6.0/10 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% -VIC | 5.0% | 5.0% |
Green pill = at least 10% above the VIC average; red = at least 10% below; grey = within 10%. For unemployment, colour polarity is inverted: lower is better.
Big Hill is a locality 112 km from Melbourne in Victoria, classified as inner regional by the ABS. The postcode is 3231. It falls within the Geelong region. The local government area is Surf Coast.
According to the 2021 Census, Big Hill has a population of 38 with a median age of 56. The median weekly household income is $1,875, close to the VIC average. The Indigenous population is 6 (15.8% of residents).
Housing in Big Hill includes a median weekly rent of $275, 12 total dwellings. Housing costs in the area sit below the VIC average. Owner-occupied dwellings (owned or mortgaged) make up 100.0% of housing.
On the SEIFA Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage, Big Hill scores in decile 9 out of 10, which is well above the national average.
Big Hill is served by Big Hill Primary School.
Big Hill is part of the Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula statistical area in Victoria.
Big Hill Details
| Postcode | 3231 |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Phone Area Code | 03 |
| Population (2021) | 38 |
| Median Age | 56 years |
| Median Household Income (Census 2021) | $1,875/week |
| Median Personal Income (Census 2021) | $774/week |
| Median Weekly Rent (Census 2021) | $275 |
| Average Household Size | 2.1 persons |
| Area | 10.0 km² |
| Population Density | 4/km² |
| Total Dwellings | 12 |
| Australian Citizens | 84.2% |
| Indigenous Population | 6 (15.8%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
| SEIFA IRSAD Decile | 9/10 (well above average) |
| Latitude | -38.480278 |
| Longitude | 144.005 |
| Distance from Melbourne | 112 km |
| Region (SA4) | Geelong |
| Area (SA3) | Surf Coast - Bellarine Peninsula |
| Local Government | Surf Coast |
| Federal Electorate | Corangamite |
Age Profile
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| 0–14 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 15–24 years | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25–44 years | 9 (23.7%) |
| 45–64 years | 9 (23.7%) |
| 65+ years | 16 (42.1%) |
Housing Tenure
SEIFA Socio-economic Index
Index of Relative Socio-economic Advantage and Disadvantage (IRSAD), decile 9 of 10. Higher deciles indicate more advantage.
Health Conditions (2021 Census)
| Arthritis | 7 (18.4%) |
| Asthma | 4 (10.5%) |
| Heart Disease | 4 (10.5%) |
Long-term health conditions self-reported in the 2021 Census. Persons may report more than one condition.
Motor Vehicles per Dwelling
| No vehicle | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 vehicle | 5 (38.5%) |
| 2 vehicles | 8 (61.5%) |
| 3+ vehicles | 0 (0.0%) |
Schools in Big Hill
Suburbs Near Big Hill
Same Postcode (3231)
More Big Hill Data
Page last reviewed . Data sources: Australian Bureau of Statistics 2021 Census (CC BY 4.0), SEIFA 2021 IRSAD, ACARA school profiles 2025. How this data is sourced.